DEFROSTING
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Before any cleaning or repositioning is carried out, you must
DISCONNECT
the appliance from the electrical
power supply.
Freezer Defrosting
The appliance compartment will become progressively covered with frost. This should be removed periodically with a
plastic scraper (provided with some units). However, when the ice becomes very thick on the interior walls, complete
defrosting should be carried out. Perform this operation when the appliance is empty and disconnected from the power
supply.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape or chip off frost from the interior compartment as this could
damage the appliance beyond repair. Do not use heat sources, such as electric or gas heaters to
complete the defrost process.
To carry out complete defrosting:
1.
Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply.
2.
Remove any stored food and store in coolers, or wrap in several layers of newspaper and store in a cool place.
3.
Leave the lid open.
4.
Remove the plug from the defrost water drain located in the bottom interior of the cabinet.
5.
To accelerate the defrosting process, place a bowl of hot (not boiling) water inside of the appliance and close the
lid.
6.
The defrost water can be collected by placing a pan under the defrost drain located on the exterior bottom front of
the cabinet.
7.
When defrosting is complete, wash and dry the interior thoroughly. Be sure to replace the plug on the defrost
water drain.
8.
Reconnect the appliance to the electrical supply and leave running (while empty) for at least 2 hours allowing the
interior to cool sufficiently.
9.
Replace the previously removed foodstuff.
ATTENTION
:
A rise in temperature of frozen food products during defrosting may shorten
their safe storage life.
CLEANING
Internal Cleaning
Wash the inside of the appliance with luke warm water and a mild soap. Never use abrasive or corrosive cleaning
agents, steel wool, scouring sponges, chemical cleaning agents, or highly perfumed cleaning products to clean the
interior as these will damage the surface and leave behind a strong odor. A sponge, towel, or soft brush is
recommended. Washing with a mixture of two table spoons of baking soda to 1 quart (1.14L) warm water. After
cleaning, thoroughly rinse and dry.
External Cleaning
Wash the outside of the cabinet with warm water and a mild soap or detergent. Do not use abrasive or corrosive
cleaning agents, chemical cleaning agents, steel wool or scouring sponges to complete this task as it may cause damage
to the surfaces.
HINTS & TIPS
Normal Operating Sounds
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You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the refrigerant coils.
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When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped around and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating
noise from the compressor.
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A thermostat controls the compressor and you may hear a 'click' when the thermostat cuts in and out.
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